OPTIMIZ NETWORK

The OPTIMIZ NETWORK – ZARIOT project aims to deploy a solution for securing, monitoring and optimizing telecom infrastructures. These infrastructures are more than ever very sensitive places. Thousands of network subscribers can be impacted in the event of voluntary or involuntary damage to a physical element of the network and the risks for the security and confidentiality of data are numerous. We have therefore designed a solution by exploiting the new technologies of the IoT (Internet Of Things) coupled with our supervision platform. Thanks to this we are able to optimize the operation of the network by transmitting to the manager, all the useful and relevant information thanks to an alert system (opening of a door, presence of water, fall of a pole, etc.). We are also going further by equipping the most important technical points (cabinets and shelters) with an electronic half-cylinder to ensure access control. To ensure secure IoT communication and data exchange with our servers and database, we work closely with our partner ZARIOT. In addition to offering international network coverage, we can guarantee our customers total security since communications can be encrypted between ZARIOT and Optimiz-Network and have centralized management.

• Halfway through the project, our technical development has been higher than our expectations. We’ve delved into new software designing technologies, with a special focus on artificial intelligence on data lake for thinking new usages.

• Communication–wise, UTHD’s Tradeshow, an exclusive gathering for industry professionals in Bourges, France, is our prime showcase. Here, infrastructure network companies unveil cutting–edge products and services, amplifying our presence on the national stage.

• In the virtual realm, our strategic presence on platforms like LinkedIn has been instrumental in fostering a digital community. Here, we engage with industry leaders, share insights, and showcase our project’s journey.

• Analysis and cocreation form the heart of our progress. Through three transformative workshops, where an average of 14 diverse participants convene each time, we’re crafting a collective intelligence process. This dynamic mix includes network operators, installation experts, security specialists, electronics designers, and product vendors. Together, we’re forging new paths, not just in technology but in the very fabric of our interconnected professional ecosystems.

The OPTIMIZ NETWORK – ZARIOT project aims to deploy a solution for securing, monitoring and optimizing telecom infrastructures.

During this 12 month project, we had the opportunity to implement not 1 but 3 demonstrators with telecommunications players (SIEL-TE and SOON THD) on fiber optic networks in operation as well as on the French electricity transmission network for verticality and shock measurements on the pylons. Our project was able to mature thanks to numerous exchanges with end users and by confronting operational realities and constraints. Through this, we have identified the strengths and weaknesses of our project in order to guide future developments.

Our project went beyond our expectations and we even had the chance to win the Award for the most promising projects by the SecurIT organizing teams.

Throughout the project, we explored cutting-edge software technologies, with a focus on artificial intelligence applied to data lakes and blockchain. This approach allows us to envisage new uses and innovative applications.

Our team has successfully completed several critical activities, improving the robustness and functionality of our solution. To ensure effective collaboration and integration of the demonstrators, OPTIMIZ-NETWORK used its best skills and experience in project management to carry out several steps:

• Using our business knowledge, rapid studies were built and delivered with in-depth information on user management rights, instrumented use cases, monitoring points, hardware validation, network validations, and supply orders.

• Workshops: Facilitation of several workshops to promote collective intelligence and stimulate innovation.

• Software Platform Design: Development of the basic design of our software platform.

• Management of sensor installations in the field where we have successfully installed our solutions in the field for telecom operators.

• Remote deployment team for sensor installations once everything has been tested and configured in our lab.

• Development of subcontractor management solutions: We have launched a very innovative solution to manage, control and monitor the activities of technical subcontractors. Our solutions are built with NFC technology coupled with a web and mobile application. To date, the status is in the beta phase and is currently demonstrated with SOON THD.

• Point-of-care sticker printing: Stickers produced to mark point-of-care and facilitate identification.

• In the vision of having a solution ready to meet cybersecurity requirements, we conducted a risk analysis.

• EBIOS RM Analysis: Conducting an in-depth risk analysis using the RM EBIOS methodology, a tool developed by the French National Agency for Information Systems Security (ANSSI) to assess and address digital risks. This ensures that our solutions are secure and compliant with NIS2 requirements.

Our multi-faceted communication strategy ensures a strong presence in person and online. The main points are as follows:

• UTHD Exhibition in Bourges, France: This exclusive event for telecom industry professionals serves as the main physical platform. It was an opportunity to showcase our advancements alongside leading infrastructure network companies by highlighting our contributions and innovations on a national scale.

• Strategic digital presence: On platforms such as LinkedIn, we have built a vibrant digital community. This presence allows us to engage with industry leaders, share valuable information, and document our project journey. Through regular updates and interactions, we foster connections and awareness within the professional ecosystem.

Finally, the OPTIMIZ-NETWORK initiative places the user at the heart of our project.
To improve the user experience and usability , we commissioned an expert UX/UI consultant. This expert is focused on redesigning our platform interface and improving control and monitoring features, to ensure that our solutions are intuitive and efficient.

• Use Case Validation: Testing multiple scenarios and alerts to validate the effectiveness of our solutions.

• The three workshops we have organized are at the heart of our progress. Each workshop has an average of 14 participants, bringing together a diverse group of network operators, installation experts, security specialists, electronic designers, and product suppliers. This collective intelligence process is essential to develop innovative solutions. By combining different perspectives and expertise, we not only advance technology, but also strengthen the interconnected fabric of our professional communities.